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2010 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Audio system



Audio system

Reference

Type 1

Toyota Prius: Reference. 1. Multi−information display screen(See page 248 for details.)

1. Multi−information display screen(See page 248 for details.)

2. Ejecting a compact disc(See page 266 for details.)

3. Compact disc slot(See page 266 for details.)

4. Frequency tuning and file search(See page 253 and 274 for details.)

5. Scan tuning(See page 255 for details.)

6. Compact disc or AUX adaptermode button(See page 267 for details.)

7. Radio mode button(See page 252 for details.)

8. Radio mode: Seek tuning(See page 254 fordetails.)

Compact discmode: Direct access to adesired program(See page 268 fordetails.)

9. Turning the system on(See page 247 for details.)

10. Adjusting the volume(See page 247 for details.)

11. Compact disc load button(See page 266 for details.)

12. Audio operation screen display button(See page 248 for details.)

Type 2

Toyota Prius: Reference. 1. Multi−information display screen(See page 248 for details.)2. Ejecting a compact disc(See page 266 for details.)3. Compact disc slot(See page 266 for details.)4. Frequency tuning and file search(See page 253 and 274 for details.)5. Scan tuning(See page 255 for details.)6. Compact disc or AUX adaptermode button(See page 267 for details.)7. Radio mode button(See page 252 for details.)8. Radio mode: Seek tuning(See page 254 fordetails.)Compact discmode: Direct access to adesired program(See page 268 fordetails.)9. Adjusting the volume(See page 247 for details.)10. Turning the system on(See page 247 for details.)11. Audio operation screen display button(See page 248 for details.)

1. Multi−information display screen(See page 248 for details.)
2. Ejecting a compact disc(See page 266 for details.)
3. Compact disc slot(See page 266 for details.)
4. Frequency tuning and file search(See page 253 and 274 for details.)
5. Scan tuning(See page 255 for details.)
6. Compact disc or AUX adaptermode button(See page 267 for details.)
7. Radio mode button(See page 252 for details.)
8. Radio mode: Seek tuning(See page 254 fordetails.)
Compact discmode: Direct access to adesired program(See page 268 fordetails.)
9. Adjusting the volume(See page 247 for details.)
10. Turning the system on(See page 247 for details.)
11. Audio operation screen display button(See page 248 for details.)

Type 3

Toyota Prius: Reference. 1. Multi−information display screen(See page 248 for details.)2. Ejecting a compact disc(See page 271 for details.)3. Compact disc slot(See page 271 for details.)4. Frequency tuning(See page 253 for details.)5. Scan tuning(See page 255 for details.)6. Compact disc mode button(See page 271 for details.)7. Radio mode button(See page 252 for details.)8. Radio mode: Seek tuning(See page 254 fordetails.)Compact discmode: Direct access to adesired program(See page 272 fordetails.)9. Adjusting the volume(See page 247 for details.)10. Turning the system on(See page 247 for details.)11. Audio operation screen display button(See page 248 for details.)

1. Multi−information display screen(See page 248 for details.)
2. Ejecting a compact disc(See page 271 for details.)
3. Compact disc slot(See page 271 for details.)
4. Frequency tuning(See page 253 for details.)
5. Scan tuning(See page 255 for details.)
6. Compact disc mode button(See page 271 for details.)
7. Radio mode button(See page 252 for details.)
8. Radio mode: Seek tuning(See page 254 fordetails.)
Compact discmode: Direct access to adesired program(See page 272 fordetails.)
9. Adjusting the volume(See page 247 for details.)
10. Turning the system on(See page 247 for details.)
11. Audio operation screen display button(See page 248 for details.)

Using your audio system

Some basics

This section describes some of the basicfeatures of the Toyota audio system.Some information may not pertain to yoursystem.

Your audio system works when the hybridsystem is in “ACC” or “IG−ON”.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the audio onlonger than necessary when thehybrid system is not running.

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Type 1

Type 1

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF

Push “PWR” button to turn the audio systemon and off. The system turns on inthe last mode used.

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Type 1 and Type 2

Type 1 and Type 2

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Type 3

Type 3

VOLUME CONTROL

To adjust the volume, push and turn the“VOL”.

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Type 1

Type 1

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Type 2

Type 2

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Type 3

Type 3

Push the “AM”, “AM·SAT”, “FM”,“DISC” or “DISC·AUX” button to turnon that mode. The selected mode turnson directly.

Push these buttons if you want to switchfrom one mode to another.

If the disc is not set, the compact discplayer does not turn on.

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Radio (Type 1)

Radio (Type 1)

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Radio (Type 2)

Radio (Type 2)

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Radio (Type 3)

Radio (Type 3)

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Compact disc (Type 1)

Compact disc (Type 1)

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Compact disc (Type 2)

Compact disc (Type 2)

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Compact disc (Type 3)

Compact disc (Type 3)

The switches for radio and compactdisc player operation are displayed onthe liquid crystal display. Touch themlightly and directly on the screen.

The selected switch is highlighted in greenor orange.

TONE AND BALANCE

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Touching the “SOUND” switch on thescreen displays the sound adjustmentscreen.

Touching the “SOUND” switch on thescreen displays the sound adjustmentscreen.

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. TREB “+” or “–”: Adjusts high−pitchedtones.

TREB “+” or “–”: Adjusts high−pitchedtones.

MID “+” or “–” (Type 1 only): Adjustsmid−pitched tones.

BASS “+” or “–”: Adjusts low−pitchedtones.

“FRONT” or “REAR”: Adjusts sound balancebetween the front and rear speakers.

“L” or “R”: Adjusts sound balance betweenthe left and right speakers.

“OK”: The previous screen returns.

How good an audio program sounds toyou is largely determined by the mix ofthe treble, mid−range, and bass levels.In fact, different kinds of music and vocalprograms usually sound better with differentmixes of treble, mid−range and bass.

A good balance of the left and right stereochannels and of the front and rear soundlevels is also important.

Keep in mind that if you are listening toa stereo recording or broadcast, changingthe right/left balance will increase the volumeof one group of sounds while decreasingthe volume of another.

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Type 1

Type 1

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. Type 2

Type 2

AUTOMATIC SOUND LEVELIZER (ASL)

(Type 1 and Type 2 only)

When the audio sound becomes difficult tobe heard due to road noise, wind noise,etc. during driving, the system adjusts tothe optimum volume and tone quality accordingto the noise level.

Vehicles with compact disc changer:Touch the “ASL” switch.

When the system is on, the sound adjustmentlevel is displayed on the screen.

Vehicles without compact disc changer:

Touch the “DSP” switch to display the“ASL” screen.

Touch “High”, “Mid” or “Low” and then“OK”.

When you touch “High”, you can obtainhigher sensitivity of the sound levelizer.

When you touch “Low”, the sensitivity willbe lowered.

Touching “Off” turns the system off.

YOUR RADIO ANTENNA

To remove an antenna on the roof, carefullyturn it counterclockwise.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the antenna,make sure to remove it before drivingthrough an automatic car wash.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER

When you insert a disc, gently push it inwith the label side up.

The discs set in the player are playedcontinuously, starting with disc number 1.The disc number of the disc currently beingplayed, the track number and the timefrom the beginning of the program appearon the display.

Type 1 only:

When play of one disc ends, the firsttrack of the following disc starts. Whenplay of the final disc ends, play of thefirst disc starts again.

The player will skip any empty disc number.

Toyota Prius: Using your audio system. NOTICE

NOTICE

Do not stack up two discs for insertion,or it will damage the compactdisc player. Insert only onecompact disc into a slot at a time.

Never try to disassemble or oil anypart of the compact disc player. Donot insert anything other than compactdiscs into the slot.

The player is intended for use with 12 cm(4.7 in.) discs only.


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